The Professional Diploma in Astrology (KPDA)

This Diploma is designed for anyone who wants a broad overview of the history of astrology, its controversies, the links between astrology, astronomy, and other fields, and various ways astrology has been and is being practised.

Students take 130 weeks of instruction. 60 weeks are focused on the Fundamentals of natal astrology and predictive techniques. All courses below are 10 weeks unless otherwise noted.

Fundamentals of Natal Astrology

W101 Fundamentals I: Introduction to Astrological Symbolism and Practice

W102 Fundamentals II: Alternate Tools for Interpretation

W103 Fundamentals III: Building Delineation Skills

W104 Fundamentals IV: Practicum in Natal Chart Delineation

Movement in Natal Astrology

W110 Fundamentals V: Predicting Life Circumstances

W111A (5 weeks) Fundamentals VI: Advanced Predictive Techniques

W112A (5 weeks) Rectification Basics or W113A (5 weeks) Movement Practicum

Chart Calculation

M100 Chart Mechanics

V100A Crash Course in Vedic Astrology (5 weeks) or V101A (5 weeks) Introduction to Indian Astrology

WR201 Counseling Issues in Astrology.  This course introduces the basic issues involved in interpreting a chart for someone else and exploring ethical considerations.

E300 or both E301a and E301b Astrological Heritage . Astrology has a rich heritage that is most often neglected in history books. This course corrects this oversight and gives the student a deeper understanding of astrology's roots by providing a 3,000-year overview.

E400 Astronomy for Astrologers.  Astrology does not exist without astronomy. This course gives the astrologer a solid understanding of the solar system and the linkages between astronomy and astrology.

Electives - an additional 25 weeks or equivalent* in applied astrology

FinalDemonstration of Learning.  This can be satisfied by an article or research project for publication or a community webinar presentation prepared with input from a Certificate instructor and critiqued.

*Or Equivalent  means a series of workshops on interconnected topics which places focused material in context; presents alternate perspectives; requires demonstration of student competency; includes at least 10 hours of live student interaction plus additional online discussion forums, quizzes, assignments, and/or emails.

Students can petition to apply a course they have taken from another school to the electives, history, or astronomy courses required for this series. The course must meet the following requirements:

Must have a minimum of 20 hours auditory or live instruction

Must have assigned readings

Must have written homework

Must cover the historical and philosophical underpinnings of the content presented

Must have regular feedback and a final evaluation process that tests the student's knowledge

Students must provide written proof of successful course completion.

Kepler began as a dream to improve the educational opportunities for astrologers. Originally, this took the form of a 4-year college that included astrological studies embedded in a liberal arts program. The College included specialized study courses to present a survey of techniques from different cultures and time periods.

Our promise to our students and supporters is that Kepler will keep to its primary goal: to provide a high-quality educational opportunity for anyone interested in the broad field of astrology and how it has been practised in different time periods and different cultures up through the present day.

Kepler attracts a wide range of individuals from all over the United States and worldwide, both as students and as teachers. Our students come because they are seeking a world-class astrological education. Our teachers come to Kepler because they are experts in their field and love the chance to pass on their expertise. Our Board of Trustees come because they want to actively participate in continuing and building an institution for world-class astrological education.